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The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the following types of cases:Civil suits involving $25,000 or lessAdult criminal misdemeanor offenses punishable by up to one year's imprisonment.Civil infractions/Traffic ViolationsLandlord/tenant disputes, such as eviction proceedings.Small claims (civil suits involving $6,500 or less)Land contract forfeituresIn addition to its jurisdiction to try adult criminal offenses punishable by up to one year's imprisonment, the district court is the court in which all other adult criminal proceedings begin, regardless of the nature of the offense. In carrying out this function, the district court has jurisdiction to:Issue arrest and search warrantsSet bail and accept bondConduct misdemeanor and felony arraignmentsPreside over preliminary examinations for felony and misdemeanor offenses outside its trial jurisdictionPerform civil marriage ceremonies6 year term.Note: Due to lack of candidate contact information, LWVGGRA was not able to ask candidates to participate in Vote411.